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Organizational Profile: The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 54,000 members residing in 130 countries and territories, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research.  Its mission is to prevent and cure all cancers.  The programs and activities of the AACR foster the exchange of new knowledge among scientists and physicians in the cancer field as well as in related biomedical sciences.  AACR publishes ten peer-reviewed scientific journals and an award-winning magazine for cancer patients and their loved ones; convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 19,500 participants; offers educational workshops that train young investigators in a variety of scientific and clinical areas; funds fellowships, career development awards, and research grants for both senior and junior investigators; raises public awareness of the progress in and reasons for hope in the biology, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer; engages actively in advocacy for increased federal research funding and other national policies that accelerate progress against cancer; and interacts with regulatory agencies to support regulatory science and policy.   Job Summary: This position supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of various programs, awards, and activities organized by AACR-Minorities in Cancer Research (MICR) and AACR-Women in Cancer Research (WICR), and assists with communications, marketing, engagement, services, and membership management for both association groups. 

The Web/Print Designer position is responsible for designing the overall layout and aesthetic for AACR’s web-based and printed content, operating within the established brand guidelines of the organization. Working as part of the Marketing and Creative Services Department, their duties include graphic design, file production, meeting with colleagues to understand expectations and adherence to deadlines.

The position of Assistant Marketing Manager manages tactical aspects of AACR marketing. Assists in marketing of Annual Meetings, special conferences, membership development and other events as required. Maintains day-to-day tactical liaison with other departments. Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans for each event, orders lists and places advertising in print and online. Attends up to 7-10 meetings each year.

The primary responsibility of the Senior Marketing Manager will be to strategically partner with all internal AACR departments, collaboratively develop comprehensive marketing plans, compose motivational marketing content, and compile and report detailed outcome metrics of all marketing campaigns.   Tactical overview of activities include: •Strategic Marketing Plan development and execution •Marketing content creation •Management of advertising activities in a variety of media platforms including digital, print, TV, and radio •Participation at AACR meetings and AACR exhibiting activities

The Senior Web/Print Designer position is a leadership role in Creative Services and is responsible for designing the overall layout and aesthetic for AACR’s web-based and printed content, operating within the established brand guidelines of the organization. Working as part of the Marketing and Creative Services Department, their duties include advanced graphic design projects, meeting with colleagues to understand expectations and adherence to deadlines.